Nov 18, 2025 · The 8 (a) program can be a valuable tool for experienced socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners, who have already been in business for at …

The 8(a) Business Development Program—commonly known as the “8(a) Program”—provides participating small businesses with training, technical assistance, and contracting opportunities …

Sections 8 (a) and 7 (j) of the Small Business Act authorize a Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development program (designated the 8 (a) Business Development or “8 (a) BD” …

Dec 17, 2025 · The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8 (a) Business Development Program, aimed to help socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners access federal …

Oct 1, 2025 · Right now in 2025, the 8 (a) Business Development Program, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), helps small, disadvantaged businesses access …

Jul 2, 2025 · The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on June 27, 2025, announced a comprehensive, full-scale audit of its 8 (a) Business Development Program (8 (a) Program), …

As of September 29, 2023, SBA has reopened the 8 (a) application for new applicants. SBA has updated the application by adding a plain language fillable questionnaire for applicants to …

The SBA 8 (a) program is a business development program that helps socially and economically disadvantaged small-business owners access government contracts.

Apr 25, 2025 · What is the 8 (a) Program? Sections 7 (j) (10) and 8 (a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 636 (j) (10) and 637 (a)) authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration …

Mar 11, 2025 · The SBA’s 8 (a) Business Development program helps eligible small, disadvantaged business owners do business with the federal government by offering distinct …